How reliable is the Fiat Tipo?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Fiat Tipo passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. The most commonly reported issues are a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Average reliability
Based on 14,348 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 75.7%.
Fiat Tipo reliability by year
How the Fiat Tipo performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 84.4% | – |
| 1991 | 83.4% | – |
| 1992 | 85.5% | – |
| 1993 | 83.3% | – |
| 1994 | 84.9% | – |
| 1995 | 83.6% | – |
| 1996 | 83.5% | – |
| 1997 | 84.4% | – |
| 1998 | 83.2% | – |
| 1999 | 81.5% | – |
| 2000 | 79.4% | – |
| 2001 | 87.5% | – |
| 2002 | 85.4% | – |
| 2016 | 78.2% | – |
| 2017 | 75.7% | 68,506 km |
| 2018 | 79.6% | 65,764 km |
| 2019 | 85.1% | 63,149 km |
| 2020 | 88.7% | 64,183 km |
| 2021 | 86.5% | – |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Fiat Tipo as a model. The reliability of any individual Fiat Tipo also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Fiat Tipo reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Fiat Tipo passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 76%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Fiat Tipo?
The most common owner-reported issues are: A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (2.6% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (2.5% of inspections); A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage (2.1% of inspections); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (1.7% of inspections); Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.4% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Fiat Tipo?
For a typical Fiat Tipo, owner-reported average mileage works out to about – at 3 years, 68,506 km at 5 years, and – at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Fiat Tipo before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.